Computational Fluency

My Definition

Key Characteristics

The following are true of computational fluency:

  • It includes applying accurate, efficient, generalizable methods for computing to produce accurate answers.

  • It is based on understanding algorithms, including traditional, novel, and student-developed.

  • It is demonstrated with flexibility in choosing computational methods.

  • It connects conceptual and procedural understandings.

  • It balances understanding and skill when computing to solve a problem.

  • It is based on understanding meaning of operations and their relationships to each other.

  • It is based on knowledge of number relationships, including the base ten system and facts.




Example



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Non-example

Demonstrating skill proficiency without understanding of numbers and relationships, such as place value or proportionality.


Demonstrating understanding of algorithms for integer operations without skill proficiency.



TEKS: This term is not explicitly stated in the TEKS.